Wildcat,
I use to say that I wish I could see myself as others see me. Instead I saw this woman who had fallen short in life and made a lot of mistakes. I've been working with a counselor for a year now and I also have been dating a guy for about 6 months. These two combined are helping me to be able to see the intelligent, successful, woman that lives inside of me. With each passing day confidence grows.
I know exactly what you are saying in this post as I have felt the same for so long. I can tell by your posts that you are intelligent as well. We take one day at a time and we make it through. Perhaps better than the day before and sometimes we aren't so lucky. Still the days come and go and we grow and grow. Don't give up. I'm not giving up either. Are we ready for lesson four?